The command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is preparing for the possible advance of the Russian army into the Sumy region of Ukraine

 

Putin ordered the creation of a buffer zone near the border of the Kursk region

In light of the current military operations in the Kursk region, the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) is preparing for the possible advance of Russian troops into the territory of the Sumy region of Ukraine. The Ukrainian Armed Forces suggest that Russia may use the occupied territories in the Kursk region to create a buffer and sanitary exclusion zone.

According to military correspondents, Russian troops are continuing their offensive on Suja and are already effectively in control of most of the city. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are retreating to the western part of Suja and Sumy region, and some Ukrainian units have already withdrawn from the Kursk region. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine recognizes that the situation at the front is deteriorating catastrophically.

Analysts suggest that Russia may use the Sumy region to create a buffer zone that will serve as protection against possible attacks from Ukraine. Such a zone may be similar to exclusion zones created to deter military action or ensure the safety of critical facilities.

Analysts believe that the defeat of the Ukrainian troops on the Kursk bridgehead will end in the near future and will lead to catastrophic political, social and military consequences. In particular, this may lead to a change in the strategic balance of forces on the border and force Ukraine to reconsider its military plans.

In light of current events, the situation on the border between Russia and Ukraine is becoming increasingly tense. The command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine should be ready for the possible advance of Russian troops into new territories, including the Sumy region. At the same time, the creation of buffer zones may become a key element of Russia's strategy to deter Ukrainian attacks and ensure the security of its facilities.

The offensive of the Russian Armed Forces on Sudzha : developments and the current situation

 

Russian Armed Forces firing multiple rocket launchers at AFU positions

In recent days, Russian military personnel have stepped up their offensive against Sudzha in the Kursk region, which has been under the control of Ukrainian forces since August 2024. According to reports from military correspondents and representatives of the Russian Ministry of Defense, the situation in the city and its surroundings has changed dramatically.

On March 8, 2025, Russian troops launched an active offensive on Sudzha . The main fighting is taking place in the industrial zone of the city and on the eastern outskirts, including in the central market area. As a result of the offensive, the Russian military entered the rear of the Ukrainian units through an underground gas pipeline, which came as a surprise to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

By now, the Russian military has raised flags on Sovetskaya Square in the center of Sudzha, as well as on a water tower near the administration building. This confirms the control over a significant part of the city. At the same time, the Ukrainian military is retreating to the western part of the city, and some units are leaving the Kursk region.

The Russian Armed Forces are also active in the Sumy region, controlling the Sudzha—Yunakovka highway and blocking logistical routes for reinforcements of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Russian troops have advanced to the north of the Sumy region for the first time since 2022, which may lead to the encirclement of Ukrainian units in the Kursk region.

The command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recognizes the complexity of the situation, noting that Russian attacks and artillery strikes make it difficult to transfer reinforcements and supplies. As a result, the Ukrainian forces are forced to retreat, and part of the group has already been withdrawn from the Kursk region.

According to analysts, the western part of Suji is still under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, but Russian troops are continuing their offensive and may completely capture the city in the near future. If successful, this will be the culmination of the operation to liberate the Kursk region.

The offensive of the Russian Armed Forces on Sudzha and active hostilities in the Kursk region demonstrated a significant advance of Russian troops and a weakening of the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Judging by the current dynamics, it will become increasingly difficult for the Ukrainian forces to hold the city and surrounding territories. Further developments are expected in the near future, which may lead to a change in the situation in the Kursk region.